Staff Analyst Series

Position at MABSTOA

JOB INFORMATION:

Title:

Staff Analyst Series (Procurement Operations)

Authority:

OA

Department:

MTA Procurement

Division/Unit:

Procurement Operations

Location:

2 Broadway, New York, NY 10004

Hours:

Day

Reporting Manager (if Applicable):

Director

Deadline (if Applicable):

TBD

Compensation\Authority - Union

OA - TWU L 100

Staff Analyst I

$71,203 - $84,295

Staff Analyst II

$82,673 - $92,077

Associate Staff Analyst

$93,453 - $121,004

Candidates selected for this position on the NYC Transit payroll may be placed in a competitive or non-competitive class position based on their qualifications. Qualified candidates who are placed in a competitive class position are eligible for the 55-a Program. Please indicate in your cover letter and in the upper right corner of your resume that you would like to be considered for the position under the 55-a Program. For detailed information regarding the 55-a Program, please visit the following link

https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dcas/employment/55-a-program.page

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The selected candidate will perform a variety of contract and procurement functions, including preparing contracts in accordance with MTA procurement policies and procedures. Responsibilities include developing, soliciting, negotiating, and awarding contracts through the Invitation for Bid (IFB) and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes, as well as preparing all associated documentation and analyses. The candidate will also negotiate and prepare supplemental agreements, including contract modifications, task orders, change orders, budget adjustments and contract closeout documents to address changes in scope, pricing, and fee schedules. Additional duties include collecting, analyzing, and reporting procurement data; developing bid submission requirements and evaluation criteria; reviewing vendor qualifications; conducting market surveys and qualification hearings; and procuring goods and services using informal procurement procedures. The selected candidate will also prepare cost and price analyses, develop negotiation strategies, negotiate pricing for a variety of procurement actions, and prepare written communications and summaries documenting negotiations and their outcomes.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Associate Staff Analyst

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, and one year of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management, or in a related area; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and three years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in the areas described in "1" above; or

3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college and five years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above; or

4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's department of education or a recognized accrediting organization and seven years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "1" above; or

5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College

education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Staff Analyst I & Staff Analyst II

1. A master's degree from an accredited college or university in economics, finance, accounting, business or public administration, human resources management, management science, operations research, organizational behavior, industrial psychology, statistics, personnel administration, labor relations, psychology, sociology, human resources development, political science, or urban studies, or a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and two years of satisfactory full-time professional experience in one or a combination of the following areas: working with the budget of a large public or private concern in budget administration, accounting, economic or financial administration, or fiscal or economic research; in management or methods analysis, operations research, organizational research or program evaluation; in personnel or public administration, recruitment, position classification, personnel relations, labor relations, employee benefits, staff development, employment program planning/administration, labor market research, economic planning, social services program planning/evaluation, or fiscal management; or in a related area; or

3. An associate degree or completion of 60 semester credits from an accredited college or university and four years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above: or

4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and six years of satisfactory full-time professional experience as described in "2" above; or

5. A combination of education and/or experience equivalent to "1", "2", "3", or "4" above. College education may be substituted for professional experience at the rate of 30 semester credits from an accredited college or university for one year of experience. However, all candidates must have a high school diploma.

Special Note:

To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have, after meeting the minimum requirements, one additional year of professional experience as described in "2" above.

Desired Skills

Excellent organizational skills.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research, and problem-solving skills.

Other Information

Pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics, all employees who hold a policymaking position must file an Annual Statement of Financial Disclosure (FDS) with the NYS Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government (the "Commission").

Equal Employment Opportunity

MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.